DSN Daily For October 17, 2026
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Blinky X
Receipts: People Call Them Pervert Glasses: Blind Users Fear Backlash Over Smart Tech https://newrepublicantimes.com/article/2026-10-16/people-call-them-pervert-glasses-blind-users-fear-backlash-over-smart-tech Blind users report harassment and public venue bans over secret filming fears despite relying on AI camera glasses for essential independence. Apple Releases iOS 26.1 and iPadOS 26.1 With Accessibility Enhancements https://www.applevis.com/blog/apple-releases-ios-261-ipados-261-accessibility-enhancements-new-language-support-live Apple rolls out iOS 26.1 adding VoiceOver spoken charging times, rotor voice cycling, checkbox navigation, and braille interface refinements. All Are Welcome To Attend Havenwoods Braille Trail Ribbon Cutting https://www.einpresswire.com/article/948399675/all-are-welcome-to-attend-havenwoods-braille-trail-ribbon-cutting Wisconsin opens a dedicated one-third-mile nature trail at Havenwoods State Forest featuring Unified English Braille markers and audio stops. Reliance Foundation Drishti Braille Newspapers to Go Weekly https://thecsruniverse.com/articles/reliance-foundation-drishti-braille-newspapers-to-go-weekly Hindi and Marathi tactile newspapers expand distribution to weekly editions, serving over thirty thousand blind readers across India. iPhone VoiceOver Tips That Actually Work https://discoversight.com/iphone-voiceover-tips/ A blind user tests twelve practical VoiceOver methods, covering element labeling, Screen Curtain privacy, and the Copied Speech clipboard rotor. OneCourt Named to TIME's Best Inventions of 2026 https://www.linkedin.com/posts/onecourt_timebestinventions-sportsareforeveryone-activity-7516888555881803776-9ASO A live haptic tablet translates pro sports ball and player tracking data into fingertip vibrations for blind fans. Prevent Blindness Announces Inflammatory Eye Disease Week https://eyecarebusiness.com/news/2026/prevent-blindness-announces-inflammatory-eye-disease-week A dedicated public health campaign delivers accessible educational tools and videos on conditions such as uveitis and thyroid eye disease. PRIMA Implant Restores Sight to Macular Degeneration Patients https://www.technologyreview.com/2026/10/16/1145840/prima-implant-restores-sight-macular-degeneration-patients/ Clinical trial results show over eighty percent of recipients regained functional reading capability using a subretinal microchip paired with camera glasses. Making Synths Easier for Blind and Low-Vision Musicians https://oberheim.com/news/making-synths-easier-for-blind-and-low-vision-musicians/ A free open-source web application announces hardware synthesizer knob and slider adjustments aloud via Mac VoiceOver. MIT Assistive Tech Club Launches CurbToCar https://thetech.com/2026/10/16/mit-assistive-tech An iOS app utilizes computer vision and continuous directional audio to guide blind travelers across the final steps to their rideshare vehicle. Arrow Electronics Commissions New Film Exploring the Future of Blind Mobility https://www.wallstreet-online.de/nachricht/21525727-arrow-electronics-commissions-new-film-exploring-the-future-of-blind-mobility A documentary explores two blind sisters using .lumen spatial guidance glasses that direct pedestrians via forehead haptic pulses. NCC Plans National Accessible Book Portal for Visually Impaired https://thesun.ng/ncc-plans-national-accessible-book-portal-for-visually-impaired/ Nigeria launches an accessible publishing drive to mandate day-one digital screen reader compatibility across literary and educational titles. Zhuge Robotics Closes Pre-A Funding for a Blind Assistant Robot https://robotbelt.com/zhuge-robotics-closes-pre-a-funding-for-a-blind-assistant-ro-e08/ Funding advances an autonomous ground guide robot designed by a visually impaired creator to navigate complex pedestrian environments dynamically. Ten Swimmers Going Deaf and Blind Take on Alcatraz to Accelerate Usher Syndrome Research https://windenergy.einnews.com/pr_news/948910936/ten-swimmers-going-deaf-and-blind-take-on-alcatraz-to-accelerate-usher-syndrome-research Athletes with Usher syndrome complete an open-water crossing from Alcatraz to San Francisco to fundraise for sensory loss medical research.
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B M F . 👑
Bout to try this. https://apps.apple.com/us/app/curbtocar/id6748715225
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Blinky X
Replying to @Nino: Bout to try this. https://apps.apple.com/us/app/curbtocar/id6748715225Yes, the, “Curb To Car” app’s been out for a while, but still not many folks are up on it. I haven’t had the need to use it as of yet, but others have told me it works quite well. Looking forwzard to your feedback if you get the chance to use it before I do. Peace.
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